Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts!
When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense.
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Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
When securing a child restraint in
a rear seating position, study the
instructions that came with the
child restraint to make sure it is
compatible with this vehicle.
If the child restraint h ...
Security Light
The security light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If the system
is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If it does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by your de ...
Third Row Seats
If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback can be folded, and the entire
seat can be tumbled or removed from the vehicle. ...